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What It Feels Like Turning 20

I'm not sure how to feel, but I have plenty of thoughts

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What It Feels Like Turning 20
Alexandra Fusari

I am now officially 20 years old and I'm not exactly sure how to feel. There's a lot running through my mind.

1. I feel a sense of freedom that I didn't before. Maybe even a weightlessness?

2. I think I am actually finding myself and no longer caring what anyone thinks.

3. I will never be as young as I am right now, and that's terrifying.

4. WOW, is life flying by? I mean, 20?!

5. It suddenly feels like everything is beginning. My entire life has suddenly fallen at my feet.

6. I feel like I can do anything. Travel, see everything, try everything, accomplish everything.

7. I am as far from 10 years old as I am from 30 years old...

8. As a kid, I never felt like 20 was real. How did I get here?

9. I only have a few years until getting out into the real world and figuring out what to do with my life.

10. Do I even know for sure this is what I want to do with my life?

11. Will my best friends still be my best friends in 20 years? I sure hope so.

12. I could have kids in like 10 years. Do I want kids?

13. There's so much to do and see before even considering kids, what am I thinking?

14. I am so nervous and excited to enjoy these next few years and just find me.

15. Am I too old for sleepovers?

16. I don't want to change my lifestyle just because saying I'm 20 and doing certain "childish" things sounds ridiculous.

17. Will these actually be the best years of my life? I hope not because that's a super sad thought.

18. Where do I even start?

19. I absolutely love my life and everyone in it right now.

20. I will savor every single moment.

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